Cardinal-Designate Dolan: President Obama Needs To Stop ‘Intruding Into Internal Life Of A Church’
Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan came to the South Bronx to bless a library, but he had no blessings — just harsh words — for President Barack Obama, who wants Catholic institutions to pay for birth control.
Christie Wants NJEA Chief To Quit Over Comments About Poor And Vouchers
Gov. Chris Christie called for the leader of the state’s teacher’s union to resign Wednesday, after the union chief said “life’s not always fair” while discussing how poor families can’t afford private schools – and union opposition to vouchers that could help them do so.
New York-Based Company Releases Mitt Romney Condom
Say It With A Condom has launched a new product line named after the Republican presidential candidate featuring a caricature of Mitt Romney on top of $100 bills with the slogan “Never Settle.”
Giants Legend Harry Carson Mulling Run For Congress In NJ
House Democrats are recruiting Giants Hall of Famer Harry Carson to run for Congress in the Garden State.
St. Sen. Edith Prague Returns To Hartford For 30th Legis. Session
Among lawmakers gathering in Hartford today is State Senator Edith Prague. She’s returning for her 30th legislative session.
Poll: New Yorkers Find Bloomberg’s Take-Over Of Public Schools A Failure
New Yorkers are giving Mayor Michael Bloomberg mixed grades in his handling of public schools, according to a Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday.
NYC Lawmakers To Discuss New HIV/AIDS Housing Help Policy
People sickened with HIV or AIDS and seeking help from New York City to pay their rent could become ineligible for housing assistance if they refuse to go into substance abuse treatment.
Catholic Leaders Blast White House’s Take On Contraception Debate Negotiations Time Frame
The White House was on the run Tuesday as the controversy over requiring Catholic institutions to provide birth control to their employees erupted on the campaign trail.
Judge: Civil Trial In East Haven Discrimination Case Will Commence Following Criminal Trial
A federal judge in Connecticut says she will delay a civil trial in a discrimination case against East Haven police until after criminal cases against four officers charged with violating the rights of Latinos have concluded.
Lawmakers Blast Gov Cuomo’s Budget Proposal
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos is blasting a proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that would allow the governor to reallocate funding approved by the Legislature.
Street Vendor Who Alerted Cops To Times Square Bombing Seeking Congressional Office
Duane Jackson said his brush with terrorism and celebrity taught him that it made sense to get involved.
Bellone Seeks To Hire Suffolk Workers From Outside The County
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is seeking emergency approval to amend a 33-year-old residency requirement on top county jobs.
New Jersey Assembly Schedules Gay Marriage Vote
Assembly Democrats met privately for 90 minutes primarily on gay marriage before Speaker Sheila Oliver announced the vote on Feb. 16.
Exclusive: Long Island World War II Veteran Receives Long Overdue Medals
World War II ended nearly seven decades ago, but on Monday Stanley Rosenfeld of Hewitt got a long overdue thank you.
New York Congressmen Rip House Transportation Bill
The Federal Transportation bill would change how mass transit is funded by the government, taking away gas tax revenue and instead make a one-time deposit into a mass transit trust fund.
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